Susan M. Chin

Susan M. Chin serves as a Contracting Officer with the GSA/FSS Office of Supply Center – Office Equipment, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to sustain federal workforce productivity through the acquisition of mission-critical office supplies, training services, and specialized manufacturing products. She manages the full lifecycle of commercial item procurements under the Federal Supply Schedule program, ensuring compliance with FAR and GSAM regulations while delivering cost-effective, scalable solutions to federal agencies nationwide. Her portfolio primarily includes office equipment components, printed materials, and professional development services, all aligned with the administrative infrastructure needs of the federal government. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, Chin engages with a broad base of GSA Schedule holders and commercial vendors who meet stringent quality, delivery, and service-level requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, price competitiveness, and adherence to government-wide procurement standards, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of supporting nationwide delivery and inventory management. Chin’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open, non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awards issued under unrestricted competition. This indicates a focus on maximizing market access and leveraging the full breadth of commercial capabilities rather than targeting socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes efficiency and broad vendor participation over targeted set-asides. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS categories related to office supplies manufacturing, administrative services, and training delivery, with deep familiarity in procurement of consumables, furniture, print services, and learning management systems. She operates with precision in commercial item acquisition, utilizing GSA’s Schedule contracts to streamline fulfillment and ensure compliance with federal acquisition best practices.